Lost Boys Learning Releases Class of 2007 Student Montage

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10066 Lost Boys Learning is proud to announce the release of the latest Student Montage, featuring 59 visual effects and animation shots completed by the Class of 2006 and the current Class of 2007.

The reel opens and closes with a 3D flyover of London, created by students James Carver, Jessica Johnston and Patrick Switzer for a DVD menu option for the recent release of Disney's Peter Pan Platinum Edition DVD. Also included in the credits is a museum installation of a period piece recreation of the Comox Wharf circa 1917, created to commemorate Comox's 60th anniversary.

For the visual effects shots including the flying saucers, spoons and insects, students and Mentor Mark Benard shot at locations all around the Comox Valley. Other projects include character modeling, ghosts, still life, logo creation and product shots, all executed with broadcast quality.



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Download Spring'07 - Student Montage (75 MB QT) (http://www.lostboys-learning.com/movies/LBL-StudentMontage-Spring07.mov)


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(Crappy quality but good if my server is getting swamped...)

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Lost Boys Owner and Mentor, Mark Benard, comments, "I am ecstatic with the calibre of work done so far. Project based learning allows the students to learn skills specific to their own personal aspirations while simultaneously creating valuable portfolio content. It's the natural way to learn."

Lost Boys Learning, an offshoot of acclaimed visual effects studio Lost Boys Studios, was formed in 2005 to offer 3D Animation and Visual Effects training in an intense, one-year program. More information can be found at www.lostboys-learning.com

Credits: Carver, Johnston, Switzer and Abiola Onikoyi (Class of 2006); Christopher Bennett, TJ Fraser, Alex Lama, Angel Llamas, Dalen Martin and Poshin Wang (Class of 2007).

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I'm proud to present our Winter 2008 student reel from Lost Boys Learning. You'll see samples of projects from our first class, second class and our current crew, who are just now entering Term 2. I'm also proud to let you know that our recent grads are receiving positive industry attention landing jobs at acclaimed studios such as; Anthem Visual Effects (http://www.anthemfx.com/), Image Engine (http://www.image-engine.com/), Satellite Studios (http://www.satellitestudios.com/), Inlight Entertainment (http://www.inlightentertainment.com/main.htm), Vanguard Animation (http://www.vanguardanimation.com/), CIS Vancouver (Formerly Rainmaker) (http://www.bydeluxe.com/about_news_details.php?news=39), Pendulum Studios (http://www.studiopendulum.com/) and Zoic Studios (http://www.zoicstudios.com/Home/).


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This past Fall saw us moving into our new studio, and gearing up our practical and on-set toolbox including acquiring the new HD camera and all new student workstations. Starting in September 2008, our program will simply be called Visual Effects Diploma, reflecting our commitment to a visual effects intensive focus, including 3D, compositing, pre-production planning, and filming both on location and practical elements.



LBL - Student Montage - Winter 2008 (V1.1)

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(Download Higher Resolution Quicktime - Right Click to "Save As") (http://lostboys-learning.com/movies/LBL-StudentMontage-Winter08.mov)


Credits: James Carver, Jessica Johnston, Abiola Onikoyi, Patrick Switzer (Class of 2006); Chris Bennett, TJ Fraser, Alex Lama, Manuel Llamas, Dalen Martin, Poshin Wang (Class of 2007); Jennifer Bates, Andy Chen, Drew Current, Hsuan-Yi Fang, George Kiparissous, Nicholas Knudson, Perry Sohn (Class of 2008).

I'd love to hear any comments on the reel and answer any questions you may have about the program.

Cheers,

M

Lost Boys Learning offers a one year intensive diploma program, providing Visual Effects Training for Film and Television in a studio environment. We are currently taking applications for the 2008-2009 program. Full details are available on our website at www.lostboys-learning.com.

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The latest and greatest.


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Cheers,

M

BTW: Updates to our program; now using Nuke, fully Accredited and we are building a relationship with a cool little film studio that has some really fun toys and big greenscreen stage!